An Idiot Abroad

The Ricky Gervais Show and the Comedy of Self-Importance

Mark Lashley | Posted 04.30.2012

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Gervais asserts that he plays a character on stage, ironically presenting himself as better or more knowledgeable than the people in the seats. But it's a bit harder to laugh along with the school bully than it is with the class clown.

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Ricky Gervais Explains Why Karl Pilkington Cracks Him Up

Posted 04.10.2012

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He's been called a round-headed buffoon, and mocked for years by both Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, but he's also one of their nearest and deare...

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What To Watch This Week

The Huffington Post | Laura Prudom | Posted 05.05.2012

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TV is chock-full of celebrities this week. Katy Perry makes an appearance as a not-so-glamorous prison guard on Fox's "Raising Hope" on Tuesday. Se...

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Ricky Gervais & Karl Pilkington Riff On HuffPost

Posted 02.17.2012

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As a longtime The Huffington Post blogger, Ricky Gervais has a lot of love for our site. His best friend Karl Pilkington, however, isn't quite as fond...

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Ricky Gervais's 'Idiot' Friend Gives Unique Perspective On Travel, Animals & More

HuffingtonPost.com | Jordan Zakarin | Posted 01.23.2012

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Karl Pilkington is the star of "An Idiot Abroad," but to be fair, the show's title is a bit of a stretch. To be more accurate, Sky and Science Channel...

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What's On TV This Week: Betty White, 'American Idol,' 'Justified' & More

The Huffington Post | Laura Prudom | Posted 01.16.2012

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As midseason TV kicks into full gear, there's something for everyone this week. NBC pays tribute to American treasure Betty White on Monday with a tel...

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WATCH: A Superhero For Our Time

Posted 12.02.2011

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Karl Pilkington is tired of all the bullshit. So tired that he wishes he could be a superhero whose sole superpower is calling others out on their bul...

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Ricky Gervais Needs Your Help On His Humanity Tour

Ricky Gervais | Posted 09.24.2011

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My next tour is called "Humanity" and I'd like your help with choosing the perfect image. Obviously as an artist it's important to evoke a strong reaction. But should I care beyond that how it affects people?

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WATCH: Karl Gets His Groove On

Posted 11.30.2011

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Oh, Karl, we love you more and more with each passing episode of "An Idiot Abroad." In this week's episode, Karl finds himself in Rio de Janeiro just ...

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WATCH: What Does Karl Think Of Chichen Itza?

Posted 05.25.2011

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Oh, there is so much to adore (and laugh at) about Karl Pilkington. The muse of "An Idiot Abroad" heads to Mexico in an upcoming episode and visits th...

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WATCH: Karl Eats Toad In China

Posted 05.25.2011

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Perhaps the funniest part of the U.S. premiere of Ricky Gervais' "An Idiot Abroad" was the scene of Karl being force fed toad by a well-meaning Chines...

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WATCH: Ricky Gervais' Travel Show

Posted 05.25.2011

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Check out our new favorite thing IN THE WORLD: Ricky Gervais' "An Idiot Abroad," a travel show by the Golden Globes-hosting genius that debuts in the ...

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